Modular Training for the Bioprocess Industries (MBI®)

The Modular Training for the Bioprocess Industries Programme (MBI®) is run by the Department of Biochemical Engineering at UCL. It comprises a series of UCL-accredited short courses in bioprocessing, designed specifically for industrialists, that can be taken as stand-alone modules or can be combined for Certificate, Diploma or Masters qualifications.

Increased flexibility, motivation, creativity and professional status for delegates.

Increased contact network.

MBI® experience and current status

Over 1,000 modules have been sold to more than 700 individuals from 200 companies since the start of the programme in 1994.

29% of the companies participating are non-UK.

Delegates average more than 10 years' relevant industrial experience (range from 0.5 to 30 yrs).

23 delegates have now graduated from the programme with an MSc in Bioprocessing, 1 with a Diploma in Bioprocessing and 5 with a Certificate in Bioprocessing.

MBI® qualifications

Modules can of course be taken on a stand alone basis without any need to undertake any assessments/certification. However, through the MBI® Training Programme the following University College London qualifications can be achieved:

Masters in Bioprocessing: 5 years/£Module dependent for home students (Payment terms are negotiable and payment plans can be arranged) Note: College fees are collected throughout your study period by incorporating them with the MBI® module fees. These module fees are substantially discounted in recognition of your commitment to the MSc and represent a total saving of approx. 30%! A similar incentive scheme is available for overseas students. Download further information about the MSc via MBI®.

Diploma in Bioprocessing: 5 years/£Module dependent (Payment terms are negotiable and payment plans can be arranged)

Certificate in Bioprocessing: 2 years/£Module dependent

The department of Biochemical Engineering also runs a doctorate programme for industrialists - the enhanced doctorate (EngD).

If you would like further information about the MBI® Programme or other Bioprocess Leadership Activities at the Department of Biochemical Engineering, please email us - we will be more than happy to advise you.